Hydration status - By knowing your Intra Cellular and Extra Cellular water levels, an analysis can determine how well hydrated you are and whether you are sufficiently hydrated to reduce the burden on your kidneys. Sufficient hydration also ensures the muscles contract smoothly - thereby reducing the risk of muscular injury and cramp.

Basal and Active Metabolic rate - How many calories / carbs should you eat every day to meet the demands of training?

Without a body composition analysis, it’s guess work - but once you know how much lean muscle you have, knowing how many calories you burn at rest and during exercise can be calculated incredibly accurately.

Cellular Health - The healthier your cells, the healthier your body. It’s that simple. Healthy cells are more nutrient rich and can hold more fluid, meaning your muscles are replenished with vital nutrients faster both during and after training. Our analysis can find out your “Phase Angle” and even indicate if you have an increased risk of injury.

“The most common cause of cramp is dehydration. How much water should YOU be drinking?”

Interested in a Scan?

If you attend a Marathon Preparation Day organised by any of the following Charities, you will be given the opportunity to sign up for a Body Composition scan:

Oxfam

MS Trust

MS Society

Prostate Cancer Research Centre

Marie Curie

Spinal Research

For a small (and significantly reduced fee) you will not only receive the results immediately, you will also be sent a detailed report with your full results - see Sample Body Scan Report.

GH Training will also donate a percentage of the fee to your chosen Charity.

To find out more about how a Body Composition Analysis can help you with your marathon preparations - Please click here.